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Gone are the days when the only things you needed to bring with you to college were pens and notebooks. Now you get to wrestle with questions about computers and networks. We hope this makes things a little easier for you.
Where the Computers Are
Marquette has literally hundreds of computers — Windows PCs and Macs — all over campus for student use (click here to learn more). With the exception of fall 2008 engineering freshmen, you're not required to own a computer. But it's pretty handy to have one around. If you're interested in buying new, check out the minimum standards below.
Plug into the Network
On-campus students receive free technical support for connecting computers to the campus network via Ethernet. If you don't have 10-100BaseT Ethernet built-in to your computer, you'll need an Ethernet card (also known as a network interface card). During New Student Orientation, hardware technicians will install Ethernet cards in Cudahy Hall.
If you live in a residence hall or apartment, you can plug right into Marquette's fast campus network for Internet access. (If you're bringing a computer, be sure to pack all the system discs that came with your computer — you may need them to get your computer ready for the network.)
Wireless?
With your laptop and the appropriate card, you can access the university's wireless network in many places throughout campus.
Your E-mail
Through eMarq, Marquette's e-mail system, you will have an e-mail account with a 50 MB limit. Your e-mail address will follow the format of firstname.lastname@marquette.edu We'll use the spelling of your first and last names as you provided on your application. If you have a common name, like John Smith, we'll include your middle initial in the address (john.q.smith@marquette.edu)
- New Students - Get New eMarq Account
- Using eMarq via the Web (Outlook Web Access or OWA)
Laser Printing
PrintWise, Marquette's on-campus laser printing system, comes with a $21 allocation on your MarquetteCard for the academic year. That's enough for 300 black-and-white laser prints. Color laser printing is available at 50 cents per page.
D2L eLearning
D2L is a Web-based tool that facilitates and supports online education. You can take advantage of its interactive communication with students and faculty, secure submission of assignments to professors, and online quizzes and exams.
Keep Your Computer Running Safe and Sound
When you arrive on campus, you can protect your computer from viruses by downloading McAfee VirusScan for Windows or McAfee Virex for Macintosh. Once registered, you can download the free software.
Please uninstall file sharing programs that share files such as MP3s while your computer is running. These programs not only slow network performance, but also put your computer at risk for receiving some pretty nasty code. Besides these dangers, Marquette prohibits the illegal download and distribution of copyrighted material.
Cell Phones
If you're looking for a cellular calling plan, Marquette offers students digital service through U.S. Cellular and Nextel.
Prepaid Phone Cards
AT&T offers you away-from-campus calling options through the online purchase of prepaid phone cards, available at http://www.acus.com (AT&T Campus Union). Just click on the "Away from Campus Options" link and follow the instructions.
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